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TRACY'S SONG
(Brenda Liddiard)

What does it mean
to be a superstar?
high on a stage
beneath electronic stars
crying your soul to crowds
who can never know
who you really are

What does it mean
what does it mean?

The telephone rings
that was so silent before
and the gossip hungry hounds
are baying at your door
you wanted success
but did you realise
what they had in store?

What does it mean to you
what does it mean?

Chorus
And here I stand
with nameless tears gathering
ready to spill over
as you start to sing
the spirit of simplicity
is overpowering
overpowering

I have often dreamed of standing
in the place you are
to sing my songs of earth and love
to the gathering stars
but could it be the sacrifice is way too hard?

Is that what it means to you
is that what it means?

And here I stand
with nameless tears gathering
ready to spill over
as you start to sing
the spirit of simplicity
is overpowering
overpowering

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from Millennium Hippies, released January 11, 1998

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Mark Laurent Auckland, New Zealand

I've been a professional guitarist/singer/songwriter for 40 years, & I've recorded & worked on many albums. I'm also an author with 4 collections of poetry & an illustrated children's storybook published, & I've written articles & reviews for various magazines. I live in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as cafes, concerts & churches I also do a bit of busking to keep in touch with the 'real world'. ... more

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